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Quick Start Guide
Features
• For use with computers that support USB Type-C connectivity
• Power delivery from your computer or via AC adapter
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 supports file transfers at 10 Gbps
• Attach the ToughTech Duo C to your computer on the first try with the USB Type-C
universal connector
• Multiple modes: Combine two 2.5" notebook drives into one large drive, have two
exact copies of your data at once, or keep both drives separate
• Use SSDs or hard drives of any capacity
• Includes adapter cable for use with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports
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- Page 1 ToughTech Duo C Enclosure ® ® Quick Start Guide Features • For use with computers that support USB Type-C connectivity • Power delivery from your computer or via AC adapter • USB 3.1 Gen 2 supports file transfers at 10 Gbps • Attach the ToughTech Duo C to your computer on the first try with the USB Type-C universal connector • Multiple modes: Combine two 2.5” notebook drives into one large drive, have two exact copies of your data at once, or keep both drives separate • Use SSDs or hard drives of any capacity • Includes adapter cable for use with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports...
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Page 2: General Information
CRU ToughTech Duo C Quick Start Guide 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 IDENTIFYING PARTS FRONT Lock Top Drive Bay Switch Ejection Handle Power (Top) & Drive Activity (Bottom) LEDs Bottom Drive Bay Power & Activity LEDs Bottom Drive Bay Lock Ejection Handle Switch REAR RAID Mode LEDs RAID Config Switches Power Connector USB Type-C USB Power Power Switch Connector Indicator 1.2 LED BEHAVIOR Front... -
Page 3: Drive Installation
CRU ToughTech Duo C Quick Start Guide LED BEHAVIOR, CONTINUED Rear COLOR STATE DESCRIPTION Indicates that your computer is powering the ToughTech Green Solid Duo C and an external power connector should not be needed. USB-C Power Solid or Your computer is unable to power the ToughTech Duo C. Blinking Please use the included AC adapter. Indicates that the AC adapter is powering the ToughTech Duo C. Shows which RAID mode your ToughTech Duo C currently Solid uses. See Section 4.2 for instructions on how to change it. SPAN, RAID0, Green RAID1, JBOD Shows which RAID mode you are about to select when Blinking using the “Rotate to Set” function. See Section 4.2. Your MacBook Pro is unable to power the ToughTech Duo All LEDs Blinking C. See Section 3.1 for instructions on how to power the device. - Page 4 CRU ToughTech Duo C Quick Start Guide DRIVE INSTALLATION, CONTINUED OPTIONAL: SLIDE LOCKING TAB TO SECURE 3 CONNECTING AND POWERING THE TOUGHTECH DUO C The ToughTech Duo C is portable and can be used with many USB 3.1 Gen 2-equipped computers even when there is no power outlet nearby. Follow the diagram below that works best for you. LED LIGHTS USE INCLUDED GREEN WHEN AC ADAPTER UNIT IS IF LED LIGHTS OR...
- Page 5 • Backup: You should choose RAID1. This copies your data to both drives so that you can remove one for safekeeping. Your computer will see a single drive with the capacity of the lowest-capacity drive. For information on setting up a proper backup workflow, see Section 5. For the following usage scenarios, CRU recommends that you have a separate backup system in place. Keep in mind that with RAID0 and SPAN, if one of the drives fails you will not be able to recover your data from either hard drive. • Speed: For faster transfer speeds, choose RAID0. The data added to the ToughTech Duo C will be split into parts and spread across both drives at the same time, which increases the speed of your data transfers. Your computer will see a single volume with twice the...
- Page 6 CRU ToughTech Duo C Quick Start Guide ally select SPAN. When all the space on one drive is used up, data will then be placed on the second drive. Your computer will see a single volume with the capacity of both drives added together. It’s not required to select SPAN if your drives are different capacities. This option is only necessary if you prioritize using the maximum amount of space on two differ- ently-sized drives. 4.2 SELECTING THE RAID MODE Adjusting the RAID mode will make any data on the drives inaccessible. Make a backup copy of any data you wish to keep before changing the RAID mode. With the ToughTech Duo powered, insert the provided screwdriver into the Rotate to Set hole on the rear of the ToughTech Duo C. e. As you rotate the screwdriver, each of the four RAID mode LEDs on the rear will light up in succession and begin blinking. Rotate the screwdriver until the desired RAID mode’s LED lights up.
- Page 7 CRU ToughTech Duo C Quick Start Guide a. With the ToughTech Duo C turned off, remove the bottom drive from the unit and store it some place safe, preferably off-site. b. Replace the bottom drive with a third hard drive. c. Ensure that the ToughTech Duo C is connected to your computer and turn it on. The Drive Power light for the bottom drive bay will turn red, indicating that the ToughTech Duo C is copying your data from the top drive to the new bottom drive in a process known as rebuilding. Repeat this process during regular periods to ensure that you will always have a current copy of your important data. To learn more about creating a disaster-resistant asset management system that will grow with your needs, download our free booklet here: http://info.cru-inc.com/free-photo- backup-booklet...
- Page 8 2.5-inch SATA Drives up to 9.5mm in height Data Connectors One (1) USB Type-C connector Supported Operating Systems Windows 10, 8, 7 , and Vista Windows Server 2016, 2012 and 2008 product families OS X/macOS 10.9 “Mavericks” or newer Linux distributions that support the connection type used Torque 2.5-inch hard drives, M3 screws: 4 inch-pounds max. Compliance EMI Standard: FCC Part 15 Class B, CE EMC Standard: EN55022, EN55024 Product Weight 1.2 pounds (0.54 kg) Product Dimensions 6.22” x 1.34” x 3.50” (158mm x 34mm x 89mm) Technical Support Your investment in CRU products is backed up by our free technical support for the lifetime of the product. Contact us through our website, cru-inc.com/ support or call us at 1-800-260-9800 or +1-360-816-1800. ©2016 CRU Acquisition Group LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CRU and ToughTech are trademarks of CRU Acquisition Group, LLC and ® ® are protected by trademark law. Product Warranty CRU warrants this product to be free of significant defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the original date of purchase. CRU’s warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original purchaser. Limitation of Liability The warranties set forth in this agreement replace all other warranties. CRU expressly disclaims all other warranties, including but not lim- ited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement of third-party rights with respect to the documentation and hardware. No CRU dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. In no event will CRU or its suppliers be liable for any costs of procurement of substitute products or services, lost profits, loss of information or data, computer malfunction, or any other special, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising in any way out of the sale of, use of, or inability to use any CRU product or service, even if CRU has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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